Franklin

Hike Franklin, CT

(Part of New London County)

If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in Franklin, this is the complete guide to all the trails, waterfalls, and history it has to offer.

Links

• 2013 Franklin Plan of Conservation and Development
• Franklin Conservation Commission
• Franklin Historical Society
• CTMQ’s Guide to Franklin

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Town Parks

• Giddings Park –★★– 1 mile – Small town park with courts, fields, easy walking paths, and a ninja warrior-style obstacle course

Land Trust

• None

State Parks / Forest

• Franklin Swamp WMA
  • Mahoney Pond –★– 1.5 miles – More popular with hunters than hikers, you could hike a loop with a view of this pond
• Pease Brook WMA –★– 1 mile – The eastern corner of this WMA is in Franklin though the majority is in Lebanon

Blue Blaze Trails

• None

The Rest

• Bailey’s Ravine –★★★– 2 miles – One of the best places to hike in this part of the state from a great overlook to the waterfall and ravine hike
• Devil’s Den – Unexplored
• Sprague Land Preserve –★★★★– 11 miles – Another of the best places to hike this property also overlooks and waterfalls and much much more [/expand]

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• Gager’s Pond – Shoulder parking for a good sized lake

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• Arrowhead Acres – Great winery and farm store

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Now go out and hike Franklin, CT!